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St. Patrick's Day in New Zealand

If you find yourself in New Zealand on St. Patrick’s Day, there is plenty going on in celebration of our Patron Saint

2017 SPD New Zealand

Ministerial visit

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Mr Patrick O’Donovan T.D. will be the Government’s official representative in New Zealand for the St. Patrick’s Day period. Minister O’Donovan will be in New Zealand from 9th to 13th March. He will have official engagements in Auckland and Wellington. During his visit, the Minister will promote trade, investment, and tourism between Ireland and Australia and will meet Irish community groups, political representatives, and business leaders.

Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day

New Zealand continues to be well represented in the Global Greening. This year we can confirm that the following buildings will #GlobalGreening:

Eden Park Stadium, Auckland

Sky Tower, Auckland

Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland

Christchurch Airport, Christchurch

Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

It’s not just for buildings you know!

Tourism Ireland is asking everyone to Go Green. Why note pledge your own ‘greening’ event this St Patrick’s Day and involve as many people in your own professional and social networks as possible. Create a special event or occasion to introduce them to Ireland. Make 2017 the year you join the ‘Global Greening’.

Pledge your greening in advance of the 17th of March on Twitter using #GlobalGreening; and once you’ve had your greening event please don't forget to share the photos, again using #GlobalGreening.

St Patrick’s Festival Auckland

The Irish Government’s Emigrant Support Programme is pleased to provide funding to the St Patrick’s Festival Auckland.

This year the Festival runs over a number of days:

 

Auckland Irish Society Fair Day

5 March

Fowlds Park, Auckland

http://www.stpatrick.co.nz/event/the-auckland-irish-society-fair-day/

 

Emerald Ball

10 March

Pullman Hotel, Auckland

http://www.stpatrick.co.nz/event/emerald-ball-mercy-hospice-fundraiser/

 

Auckland GAA Finals

11-12 March

Seddon Fields

http://www.stpatrick.co.nz/event/z-auckland-gaa-finals/

 

The Hugh Green Group St Patrick’s Parade and Fleadh

March 12

Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

http://www.stpatrick.co.nz/event/auckland-st-patricks-parade-and-fleadh/

 

Other St Patrick’s Day Events in New Zealand

St Patrick's Day Celebration

17 March

Wellington Irish Society

https://www.facebook.com/events/1203799119738512/

 

St. Patrick's Day Ceili

18 March

Christchurch Irish Society Hall

 

Kapiti Coast Football Club St Patrick’s Day Celebration

19 March

Weka Park, Paraparaumu

https://www.facebook.com/events/1367778296607071/